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There will seemingly be no change to McLaren’s approach to managing Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
McLaren’s Zak Brown confirmed they will maintain their current approach in managing Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, despite Max Verstappen posing a renewed threat in the world title race. Verstappen’s back-to-back wins have closed the gap to the McLaren duo, with Piastri leading by 69 points and Norris by 44 points with seven races remaining. Brown emphasized that McLaren will continue to provide equal opportunities and equipment to both drivers to compete for the championship. Despite suggestions to back Piastri immediately, McLaren plans to let the drivers race and compete for the title until the end of the season. Brown’s strategy contrasts with advice from Guenther Steiner, who believes McLaren should act now to secure the championship and prevent potential damage to the team.
